Total Crime Rate
23.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oakfield Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Baddeley, Milton & Norton , and the 80th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Oakfield Close (ST6 8GR) in the last 12 months was 23.3 per 1,000 residents and was 69.2% lower than the Baddeley, Milton & Norton average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oakfield Close (ST6 8GR), the main crime hotspot is near Longfellow Close. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Baddeley, Milton & Norton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Waverley Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Waverley Drive | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kisdon Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Willowbrook Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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